Gyeongju in 7,263 receipts: where local officials actually eat

Officials paid 3+ times at 278 places. Most common: Sashimi & Seafood 22%.

Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30

The places

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   1. Gampobyeolmihoetjip (감포별미횟집)

   Sashimi (raw fish) · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 209 times · All from a single agency

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   2. Budukgolsikdang (부둑골식당)

   Korean · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 91 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup (₩25,000)

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   3. Bokcheonsikdang (복천식당)

   Fried chicken · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 82 times · All from a single agency

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   4. Gomijeong (고미정)

   Duck · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 70 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Ori-bulgogi · marinated grilled duck (₩47,000)

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   5. Ogajeonggamasotsamgyetang (오가정가마솥삼계탕)

   Ginseng chicken soup · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 70 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup (₩20,000)

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6. 6. Jageumseong (자금성)

   Chinese · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 53 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork (₩15,000)

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   7. Hwangganehanu (황가네한우)

   Meat & BBQ · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 51 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt (₩30,000)

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   8. Midam (미담)

   Korean set course · Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si

   Officials paid 46 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) (₩50,000)

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Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.

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